Abstract Purpose of Review Scheuermann's kyphosis (SK) is a developmental deformity of
the spine that affects up to 8% of children in the US. Although, the natural progression of SK …

Back pain is a relatively common presenting symptom in children and adolescents. Typical
causes include muscle strain or spasm, spinal deformities (eg, Scheuermann kyphosis …

Scheuermann's Kyphosis (SK) is a rigid spinal kyphosis. Several theories have been
proposed concerning its pathogenesis, but it is, to this day, still unknown. It has a prevalence …

BACKGROUND In the literature, there are several papers on Scheuermann's kyphosis. It is a
structural deformity of the spine that is characterized by anterior wedging of 5 or more of 3 …

Background and purpose Scheuermann's disease is characterized by kyphosis and
frequently mild back pain. As the level of kyphosis may progress over time, also the level of …

Purpose The present prospective cohort study was intended to present the minimum 3 years'
results of flexible posterior vertebral tethering (PVT) applied to 10 skeletally immature …

Objectives: Identify the etiology of kyphosis. Review the appropriate evaluation of kyphosis.
Outline the management options available for kyphosis. Describe interprofessional team …

Purpose To determine whether (1) distal junctional kyphosis (DJK) is decreased by selecting
the stable sagittal vertebra (SSV), versus the vertebra below the 1st lordotic disc (1stLD), as …

Scoliosis and Scheuermann's disease are common spinal deformities that affect a
substantial population, particularly adolescents, often impacting their quality of life. This …

Background High-quality evidence exists to support physiotherapy and brace treatment for
scoliosis and other spinal deformities. However, according to previous systematic reviews, it …